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A photo-matched Gibson Les Paul guitar used and owned by John Squire during his time in British rock band The Stone Roses. This was Squire's main guitar for touring, recording and stage performances. It was notably used during The Stone Roses' sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden and the Etihad Stadium in June 2016. He also played it on some of the band's classic songs, such as "Sally Cinnamon" and "Fools Gold". Specific markings on the maple body can be matched to photos of Squire playing on stage at Madison Square Garden.
Made by Gibson's custom shop, this Les Paul is a 1959 reissue and features a mahogany neck and a mahogany body with a distinctive washed cherry-sunburst-finish maple top. It has a selector switch, two volume knobs and two tone knobs. The serial number "9 2801" is printed on the back of the headstock, which is also autographed by Squire in black ink. Squire modified the guitar to match his sound requirements, adding double white PAF-style humbuckers. The guitar also features its original strings that were on the guitar when he played it.
The instrument comes in its original, brown Gibson touring case, which is labelled "John Squire, LP R9, Madison Sq Gdn" and is lined in pink velvet. It exhibits minor wear from use, with scuffing and marks, notably on the back of the body, and some corrosion to the metal components. The lot is accompanied by a laminated letter of authenticity hand-signed by Squire, an additional laminated certificate of authenticity from Squire's guitar tech, Martin Herbert, and 17 loose photographs showing Squire playing this guitar on stage. Dimensions (guitar): 100 cm x 33 cm x 7 cm (39.25" x 13" x 2.75"); (case): 107 cm x 39 cm x 12.5 cm (42" x 15.25" x 5")
The autographs in this lot have been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.
Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.
Contains organic materials; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.
Estimate: £15,000 - 30,000 M
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